Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 4h 43m at 5:42 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:14 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Aug 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:004.81:375.36:580.07:480.56:008:11Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:584.32:375.27:520.28:550.76:018:10Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:024.03:435.18:500.410:060.86:028:09Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:133.84:495.19:530.611:120.76:028:08Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:193.85:475.210:550.66:038:07Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:163.96:395.312:090.611:51 AM0.66:048:06Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:084.07:275.31:010.512:430.56:058:04Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:554.28:105.31:460.41:310.56:068:03New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:384.38:505.32:260.32:150.46:078:02New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:174.59:265.23:020.32:550.46:088:01New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:534.510:005.13:350.33:330.56:098:00New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:284.610:344.84:070.44:100.66:107:58Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:044.611:084.64:380.54:490.86:117:57Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:424.611:444.35:090.75:311.06:117:56Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:214.55:430.86:171.26:127:55Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:234.01:034.56:190.97:081.36:137:53First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:063.81:494.57:001.08:031.46:147:52First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:553.62:454.67:481.19:091.46:157:51First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:003.53:514.88:471.110:181.26:167:49First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:173.54:555.09:561.011:180.96:177:48Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:233.85:525.411:020.76:187:46Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:194.16:455.712:110.612:020.46:197:45Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:124.67:366.01:000.212:580.16:207:44Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:035.08:276.11:47-0.21:53-0.26:217:42Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:535.49:156.02:32-0.42:45-0.46:217:41Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:415.710:035.83:16-0.53:36-0.46:227:39Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:295.810:525.54:00-0.54:29-0.36:237:38Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:205.811:455.14:47-0.35:260.06:247:36Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:155.75:370.06:280.36:257:35Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:424.61:135.56:310.37:320.66:267:33Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:414.22:135.27:280.68:390.86:277:32Third Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8535901)

Common Questions About Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape May Harbor, NJ today?

Slack tide in Cape May Harbor, NJ is approximately 8:58 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Cape May Harbor, NJ?

Cape May Harbor, NJ is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Cape May Harbor, NJ tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Cape May Harbor, NJ?

Tide predictions for Cape May Harbor, NJ come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Cape May Harbor, NJ?

Tide data for Cape May Harbor, NJ is sourced from NOAA Station #8535901. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8535901.

What is the moon phase in Cape May Harbor, NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cape May Harbor, NJ is Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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